November 2, 2026
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Sylvanus Obasi

Customs Reaffirms Dedication To Partnering With AfCFTA For Stronger Intra-African Trade

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…Secures AfCFTA’s Endorsement for Customs PACT Initiative  The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to collaborating closely with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat to enhance continental trade integration, improve data accuracy, and address structural barriers hindering intra-African trade. The Customs Chief made this known on Monday,…

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Apapa Customs Launches Electronic Cargo Tracking System To Boost Trade, National  Security

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The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS), a digital innovation aimed at enhancing national security, boosting revenue generation, and facilitating seamless trade across Nigeria’s ports.  The pilot phase of the initiative was conducted using a container designated for the Kano/Jigawa Area Command on 5th November,…

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Nigeria, Ghana Customs Deepen Partnership to Combat Illicit Trade, Strengthen Regional Integration

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By Sylvanus OBASI The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the fight against illicit trade, while promoting seamless trade facilitation and regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). CGC Adeniyi made…

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Blue Economy Takes Centre Stage As NIMASA Hosts 4th Admiralty Law Colloquium

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has identified the judiciary as a major partner in the realization of the benefits of the Blue Economy in Nigeria. The Director General, Dr Dayo Mobereola said this at the 4th Edition of the Admiralty Law Colloquium in Lagos with the theme, ‘Charting the Course of Nigeria’s Blue…

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NIMASA Accredits 27 Registered Shipyards For Operation In Nigeria

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has accredited 27 registered shipyards across the country. This is in accordance with its mandate enshrined in Section 22 of the NIMASA Act, 2007, and sections 335-339 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007, which gives the Agency statutory powers to regulate, license, inspect and enforce standards for shipyard operations in…

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Scoresheet, Statistics, Rankings Reveal How Esther Won FOMI 2025

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The recently concluded Face of Maritime International (FOMI) contest may have come and gone but statistics and figures from the final score sheet have revealed a detailed breakdown of performances across seven contestants who represented different maritime organizations.  The Contestants’ Final Score Sheet released by the organisers after the Grand Finale highlights the varying strengths…

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Glitz And Glamour As FOMI Marks 10th Anniversary In Grand Style 

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It’s all glitz and glamour as the Face of Maritime International (FOMI), a maritime industry pageantry celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a Grand Finale event held on Friday, October 3, 2025 in Lagos. With the theme “A Decade of Vision, Creativity, Resilience & Impacts”, the landmark celebration spotlighted FOMI’s remarkable journey and its contributions to…

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NIOMR Trains Stakeholders On Digital Tools For Oil Spill Monitoring In Nigeria’s Coastal Areas 

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By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has held a two-day national capacity-building workshop aimed at empowering end-users with modern digital tools for effective monitoring of oil spill impacts in Nigeria’s coastal zones. The workshop, themed “Empowering End-Users with Digital Tools for Monitoring Oil Spill Impacts in Coastal Areas,”…

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NIOMR Hosts Community Engagement On Combating IUU Fishing In Nigeria’s GoG Zone

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 By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, convened a significant community engagement session on “Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Threats in Nigeria’s Gulf of Guinea Zone” on June 30, 2025, at its Conference Room in Lagos.  The event formed part of NIOMR’s mandate under the Marine and Coastal…

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NIOMR Trains Young Marine Scientists To Boost Practical Skills On Blue Economy Development

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 By Sylvanus OBASI The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos, has organized a one-day national workshop aimed at equipping young marine scientists with practical skills and hands-on experience needed for effective participation in Nigeria’s growing blue economy sector. The event, titled “Internship-Based Capacity Building for Young Marine Scientists in Nigeria: Fostering Practical…

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